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This episode features Billie Jean King's inspiring graduation story at 82, along with reflections from hosts Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy.

Billie Jean King just added another historic achievement to her legendary career: graduating from college at 82 years old. More than 60 years after first enrolling at California State University, Los Angeles, Billie finally walked the stage and Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy were there to witness every emotional moment. In this special graduation-themed episode of Welcome to the Party, Abby and Julie break down Billie’s inspiring commencement speech, reflect on what it means to finish what you start, and share their own hilarious college graduation stories. The crew also reacts to Billie’s powerful messages about equality, inclusion, Title IX, women’s sports, and making history. Plus, Billie joins the show moments after receiving her diploma to talk about returning to school decades later, studying history remotely, correcting inaccuracies in a college course about women’s sports, and why earning this degree meant so much to her. This episode is funny, emotional, deeply inspiring, and a reminder that it’s never too late to chase something meaningful. Party People this one’s special. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Instagram —…

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